I grew up the grandson of farmers. I loved the land, the animals, my friends and family. I learned to care about those less fortunate from my family and to treat everyone well and with care. The first time I experienced being “poor” and marginalized was in Catholic school which was mostly for the privileged. When I was 13 one…
It focuses on examples of practice that educators can think about, contextualize and implement as we seek new ways to improve outcomes for ALL students.
At the National Summit on Islamophobia, jeewan spoke on a panel the impact of Islamophobia across the country with a focus on K-12 education. He was a part of a panel with the Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi, writer/speaker Marzia Hassan, Commissaire Bochra Manai and the panel was hosted by Carol Saab, CEO, Federation of Canadian Municipalities. For more information…
Listen as jeewan shares thoughts on Critical Spirituality in one of a series of amazing podcasts- a chance to think critically about our leadership; trouble our “common sense” notions of education and ways of knowing so we are able to be in better service to the children, families and staff we serve.
jeewan chanicka is Waterloo District School Board new Director of Education
At the heart of what we need for the 22nd century is to foster creativity, innovation, and design thinking,’ says new director